Uruguay will again deduct IVA from tourists

The Uruguayan Minister of Tourism, Liliam Kechichian, announced that the government will re-discount, from October until next April, the IVA on non-resident tourists to encourage tourist activity during the summer season.

The 22 points of IVA will be deducted for the "instability" and "great volatility of the exchange rate" of the Argentine economy.

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Published: 03/09/2018

Uruguay will again deduct IVA from tourists

The Uruguayan Minister of Tourism, Liliam Kechichian, announced that the government will re-discount, from October until next April, the IVA on non-resident tourists to encourage tourist activity during the summer season.

The 22 points of IVA will be deducted for the "instability" and "great volatility of the exchange rate" of the Argentine economy.

Working together

In order to deepen in a joint work, the CEO of Big Ben Developments and President of the Association of Developers of Cologne (ADC), Eng. Andrés Castellano, met with the members of the Real Estate Chamber of Colonia (CIC) , in July.

Later, they organized a meeting with the Mayor of Colonia del Sacramento, Dr. Carlos Moreira Reisch, and the director of Tourism, Andrés Sobrero Burzaco.

This meeting, in which various topics were put on the agenda, ended with a dinner of camaraderie at Las Liebres Restaurant, owned by Pedro Melnitzky, member of the ADC.

Published: 24/07/2018

Working together

In order to deepen in a joint work, the CEO of Big Ben Developments and President of the Association of Developers of Cologne (ADC), Eng. Andrés Castellano, met with the members of the Real Estate Chamber of Colonia (CIC) , in July.

Later, they organized a meeting with the Mayor of Colonia del Sacramento, Dr. Carlos Moreira Reisch, and the director of Tourism, Andrés Sobrero Burzaco.

This meeting, in which various topics were put on the agenda, ended with a dinner of camaraderie at Las Liebres Restaurant, owned by Pedro Melnitzky, member of the ADC.

Colonia está en tu plato

Strengthening ties

In March, at Dazzler Colonia, we received the visit of the Ambassador of the European Union, Karl-Otto König, and local authorities.

The commissioner visited the city of Cologne in order to strengthen the ties of the European Union with the Departments, to know first-hand the local socio-economic reality, and to delineate the objectives and activities of the European Union in each Department.

Published: 19/03/2018

Strengthening ties

In March, at Dazzler Colonia, we received the visit of the Ambassador of the European Union, Karl-Otto König, and local authorities.

The commissioner visited the city of Cologne in order to strengthen the ties of the European Union with the Departments, to know first-hand the local socio-economic reality, and to delineate the objectives and activities of the European Union in each Department.

Present at FIT 2017

From October 28 to 31, the 22nd edition of FIT Latin America was held in La Rural. The great showcase of tourism was attended by important regional authorities, who promoted the different destinations for the upcoming season.

There, the President of the Association of Developers of Colonia and CEO of Big Ben Desarrollos, Andrés Castellano, was present at the stand of Uruguay Natural, accompanying the Mayor of Colonia, Dr. Carlos Moreira Reisch, and the Minister of tourism, Lilian Kechikian, among others.

Later, at the Uruguayan embassy in Argentina, the launch of the 2017-2018 season of Uruguay was officially held, together with the Uruguayan ambassador in Argentina, Héctor Lezcano.

More information: Noticias Colonia

Published: 31/10/2017

Present at FIT 2017

From October 28 to 31, the 22nd edition of FIT Latin America was held in La Rural. The great showcase of tourism was attended by important regional authorities, who promoted the different destinations for the upcoming season.

There, the President of the Association of Developers of Colonia and CEO of Big Ben Desarrollos, Andrés Castellano, was present at the stand of Uruguay Natural, accompanying the Mayor of Colonia, Dr. Carlos Moreira Reisch, and the Minister of tourism, Lilian Kechikian, among others.

Later, at the Uruguayan embassy in Argentina, the launch of the 2017-2018 season of Uruguay was officially held, together with the Uruguayan ambassador in Argentina, Héctor Lezcano.

Big Ben at Expo Real Estate

In August, the founder and president of Big Ben Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, Andrés Castellano, was present at the 9th edition of the Congress of Developments and Real Estate Investments, at the Hilton Buenos Aires.

The event had the presence and participation of the most important developers and companies of the market.

There he met Patricio Fucks, President and Founder of Fën Hotels, with Juan Curuchet, President of Banco Provincia, with Georgina Adrogué, Gta. Of Desarrollos de Wyndham and with Matías Tombolini, economist and candidate for national deputy for 1País.

Published: 25/08/2017

Big Ben at Expo Real Estate

In August, the founder and president of Big Ben Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, Andrés Castellano, was present at the 9th edition of the Congress of Developments and Real Estate Investments, at the Hilton Buenos Aires.

The event had the presence and participation of the most important developers and companies of the market.

There he met Patricio Fucks, President and Founder of Fën Hotels, with Juan Curuchet, President of Banco Provincia, with Georgina Adrogué, Gta. Of Desarrollos de Wyndham and with Matías Tombolini, economist and candidate for national deputy for 1País.

Opening of the Esplendor Hotel in Montevideo

Outstanding political and business personalities from Uruguay participated in a lunch and toured Esplendor Montevideo in the exclusive neighborhood of Punta Carretas.

Andrés Castellano, Ceo de Big Ben Desarrollos, was present to accompany the team of Fen Hoteles and Wyndham.

The event was attended by the undersecretary of Tourism, Benjamin Liberoff; The president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, Geoff Ballotti; Wyndham Hotel Group Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Latin America, Paulo Pena; And the president and founder of Fën Hoteles, Patricio Fuks.

Published: 31/05/2017

Opening of the Esplendor Hotel in Montevideo

Days ago was the opening of the Esplendor Hotel in Montevideo.

Outstanding political and business personalities from Uruguay participated in a lunch and toured Esplendor Montevideo in the exclusive neighborhood of Punta Carretas.

Andrés Castellano, Ceo de Big Ben Desarrollos, was present to accompany the team of Fen Hoteles and Wyndham.

The event was attended by the undersecretary of Tourism, Benjamin Liberoff; The president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, Geoff Ballotti; Wyndham Hotel Group Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Latin America, Paulo Pena; And the president and founder of Fën Hoteles, Patricio Fuks.

Working Breakfast

At the end of May, the Association of Marketing Managers of Uruguay (ADM) held a Working Breakfast in which they lectured: Enrique Antía, Mayor of Maldonado; Carlos Moreira, Intendant of Colonia; And Yamandú Orsi, Intendant of Canelones.

In the activity the said Intendants talked about the contribution that they have made through their management for the national development.

Working Breakfast

At the end of May, the Association of Marketing Managers of Uruguay (ADM) held a Working Breakfast in which they lectured: Enrique Antía, Mayor of Maldonado; Carlos Moreira, Intendant of Colonia; And Yamandú Orsi, Intendant of Canelones.

In the activity the said Intendants talked about the contribution that they have made through their management for the national development.

Big Ben Desarrollos present at WTC Colonia Presentation

During the last week of April, the President of the Cologne Developers Association and CEO of Big Ben Desarrollos, Andrés Castellano was invited to the presentation to investors of the real estate project of World Trade Center Colonia.

The corporate office project was presented at the facilities of WTC Buenos Aires, showing its services and comfort for the development of corporate activity.

Big Ben Desarrollos present at WTC Colonia Presentation

During the last week of April, the President of the Cologne Developers Association and CEO of Big Ben Desarrollos, Andrés Castellano was invited to the presentation to investors of the real estate project of World Trade Center Colonia.

The corporate office project was presented at the facilities of WTC Buenos Aires, showing its services and comfort for the development of corporate activity.

New works at the Buquebús Terminal in Puerto Madero

In April, the company Buquebus inaugurated the expansion works of its terminal in Puerto Madero, which included the start of construction of a tourist complex on the same property, which included a shopping mall with a food court and a hotel.

The project will require an investment of $ 650 million and will generate 250 jobs, according to the firm.

The President of the Association of Developers of Colonia and CEO of Big Ben Desarrollos, Andres Castellano was present accompanying the representatives of the firm.

April 2017

Published: 10/04/2017

New works at the Buquebús Terminal in Puerto Madero

In April, the company Buquebus inaugurated the expansion works of its terminal in Puerto Madero, which included the start of construction of a tourist complex on the same property, which included a shopping mall with a food court and a hotel.

The project will require an investment of $ 650 million and will generate 250 jobs, according to the firm.

The President of the Association of Developers of Colonia and CEO of Big Ben Desarrollos, Andres Castellano was present accompanying the representatives of the firm.

It opened Dos Orillas and Dazzler Colonia

With the river as a witness and in front of the magical characteristic sunset of the city, on Thursday, March 16, the inauguration of the Dos Orillas building and the Dazzler Colonia Hotel took place.

Although the resort opened its doors on December 1, the inaugural cocktail party was attended by around 200 guests, including clients, investors, political figures and hotel officials, who were able to travel through the modern Facilities and enjoyed the atmosphere of an outstanding violinist.

Engineer Andrés Castellano, President of Big Ben Desarrollos, was the one who initiated the formal speeches and was accompanied by Carolina D'Elio, Marketing Manager of Fen Hoteles and Carlos Moreira, Mayor of Colonia del Sacramento.

After the ribbon cutting, led by the local mayor and the Argentine Ambassador in Urugya, Guillermo Montenegro, the guests crowned the event with a fireworks show.

Published: 28/03/2017

It opened Dos Orillas and Dazzler Colonia

With the river as a witness and in front of the magical characteristic sunset of the city, on Thursday, March 16, the inauguration of the Dos Orillas building and the Dazzler Colonia Hotel took place.

Although the resort opened its doors on December 1, the inaugural cocktail party was attended by around 200 guests, including clients, investors, political figures and hotel officials, who were able to travel through the modern Facilities and enjoyed the atmosphere of an outstanding violinist.

Engineer Andrés Castellano, President of Big Ben Desarrollos, was the one who initiated the formal speeches and was accompanied by Carolina D'Elio, Marketing Manager of Fen Hoteles and Carlos Moreira, Mayor of Colonia del Sacramento.

After the ribbon cutting, led by the local mayor and the Argentine Ambassador in Urugya, Guillermo Montenegro, the guests crowned the event with a fireworks show.

A new Dazzler hotel in Colonia, to relax overlooking the river

ADC | Farewell 2016

During the first days of December, the end-of-year cocktail of the Association of Developers of Cologne (ADC) was held at the Radisson Hotel in Colonia del Sacramento. There, on the banks of the river, representatives of the Association enjoyed a relaxed moment, in which they discussed the challenges of the year that ended and the good projections for 2017. To close, the President of the ADC And CEO of Big Ben Developments, Andres Castellano gave a word to the new board that was chosen this year.

Published: 22/12/2016

ADC | Farewell 2016

During the first days of December, the end-of-year cocktail of the Association of Developers of Cologne (ADC) was held at the Radisson Hotel in Colonia del Sacramento. There, on the banks of the river, representatives of the Association enjoyed a relaxed moment, in which they discussed the challenges of the year that ended and the good projections for 2017. To close, the President of the ADC And CEO of Big Ben Developments, Andres Castellano gave a word to the new board that was chosen this year.

Opening Dazzler Cologne

In December, Dazzler Colonia opened its doors to the public to offer a relaxed stay just minutes from the historic neighborhood of Colonia del Sacramento.

Located on the Rambla de las Américas, the hotel has 61 rooms, gym, solarium, sauna, jacuzzi, indoor heated pool, outdoor pool and an excellent panoramic view of the Río de la Plata to enjoy a unique sunset.

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Published: 01/12/2016

Opening Dazzler Cologne

In December, Dazzler Colonia opened its doors to the public to offer a relaxed stay just minutes from the historic neighborhood of Colonia del Sacramento.

Located on the Rambla de las Américas, the hotel has 61 rooms, gym, solarium, sauna, jacuzzi, indoor heated pool, outdoor pool and an excellent panoramic view of the Río de la Plata to enjoy a unique sunset.